Honor Magic V6 vs Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro+
The Honor Magic V6 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro+ (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V6 leads — 82/100 vs 70/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic V6 has the bigger battery (6660 mAh vs 5500); the Honor Magic V6 is faster in AnTuTu (4,166,339 vs 2,426,572); the Honor Magic V6 is thinner (4.0mm vs 8.9mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic V6
Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro+
What makes Honor Magic V6 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4166339 vs 2426572
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 6511
- Bigger battery: 6660 vs 5500 mAh
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 83/100)
- Better camera (69/100 vs 52/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 70/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro+ better?
- Faster charging: 165W vs 66W
- Lighter: 229g vs 236g
- Overall rating 70/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic V6 vs the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro+, the Honor Magic V6 scores 12 points higher (82/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (98/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (69/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro+ (98/100 vs 83/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 and the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro+ are nearly equal (83/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro+ (69/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 is a bit better (78/100 vs 70/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro+ (54/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic V6 | Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 4166339 | 2426572 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 2203 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 6511 | |
| Display | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2848x2076 | 1116x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6660 mAh | 5500 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 165W | |
| Wireless charging | 66W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14, Redmagic OS 9.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 156.7×145.6×4.0 mm | 164.0×76.4×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 236 g | 229 g | |
| Launch price | $1599 | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic V6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro+
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic V6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2848x2076
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic V6
- 6660 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 66W
Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro+
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 165W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic V6 and Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic V6 leads Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro+ by 71.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro+
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro+ (98/100 vs 83/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 and the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro+ are nearly equal (83/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro+ (69/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 is a bit better (78/100 vs 70/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro+ (54/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic V6 or the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro+?
The Honor Magic V6 is noticeably better than the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro+ — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V6 and the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro+?
The Honor Magic V6 has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro+ — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V6 or the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro+?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on camera score (69/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic V6 or the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro+?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on performance (98/100 vs 83/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V6 over the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro+?
The Honor Magic V6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro+ is a better fit for gamers and power users.